Senegal Launches AgriConnect Compact to Transform its Agriculture Sector
Washington, USA, 11 February 2026 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- The Government of Senegal, in partnership with the World Bank Group, today announced the launch of the AgriConnect Senegal Compact. This strategic initiative aims to transform the country’s agri-food systems and improve food security for millions of Senegalese. Aligned with the Senegal National Agenda for Transformation […]
US-Nigeria Security Cooperation Should Prioritize Rights
New Working Group Should Center Oversight and Accountability The United States Africa Command has recently disclosed a small troop deployment to Nigeria to support the country’s security forces. This announcement follows the establishment of a US-Nigeria working group focused on enhancing security and counterterrorism cooperation. Increased collaboration may be a legitimate way to address escalating […]
Mergers And Acquisitions Are Surging Amidst Market Exuberance On The Exit Trail
By Eric Osiakwan On January 5, 2026, we woke up to the new year message that Africa’s largest fintech Flutterwave has acquired Nigerian open banking startup Mono in an all-stock deal valued between $25 million and $40 million. The acquisition brings together two of Africa’s leading fintech infrastructure companies. Flutterwave operates one of the continent’s widest payments networks, […]
Bridging The Gap Between Classroom And Industry: Turning STEM Education Into Real‑World Engineering Impact
By: Busisiwe Molefe, Corporate Communications Manager johannesburg, south africa, 30 January 2026. As universities and TVET colleges prepare for registration and first-term & semester enrolment in the coming weeks, thousands of young people across South Africa will take their next step into higher education. For many, this moment marks the transition from classroom learning to career-defining […]
Digital News Transformation Fund Introduces Ignite Programme For Early-Stage Publishers
New Ignite programme opens doors for early-stage publishers to embrace digital transformation The Digital News Transformation Fund (DNTF) has announced the launch of Ignite, a new grant programme designed to support early-stage publishers on their digital transformation journey. Recognising the unique sustainability challenges facing smaller publishers and the critical importance of establishing a strong digital […]
Cape Town: A City In Dialogue With The World
Cape Town has firmly established itself as one of the most compelling cultural destinations in the global art calendar. Here, contemporary culture does not reside solely within museums or fair halls, but unfolds across neighbourhoods, studios, historic buildings, and public spaces. At the heart of this momentum stands the Investec Cape Town Art Fair, a […]
Inside one of the world’s richest plant hotspots
Cape Town’s natural beauty runs far deeper than its famous mountains and beaches, with a new scientific checklist revealing nearly 2,800 plant species thriving across the Cape Peninsula—more than in some entire countries. This extraordinary concentration makes the city one of the world’s richest biodiversity hotspots, shaped by the unique fynbos ecosystem found nowhere else […]
Benin’s film festival crowns new generation of storytellers
Cotonou came alive as the International Women’s Film Festival celebrated the power and creativity of Africa’s female filmmakers, drawing over 1,000 attendees to its fourth edition. Set at the symbolic Place de l’Amazone, the festival honored stories tackling grief, exploitation, resilience, and revenge through 18 short films from 14 countries. The coveted Amazone awards spotlighted […]
Libya’s first auction in 18 years lures energy giants
Libya has taken a major step back onto the global energy stage, awarding new oil and gas exploration rights for the first time since 2007. Chevron, Eni, QatarEnergy, and Repsol secured rights in an auction offering blocks holding an estimated 28 billion barrels of resources. While only five of the twenty blocks received valid bids, […]
Kenya joins Africa’s growing reserve diversification push
Kenya is preparing to add gold to its foreign exchange reserves, joining a growing group of African countries turning to the precious metal as a financial buffer. Central Bank Governor Kamau Thugge said the move is part of a broader strategy to diversify reserves and strengthen buffers against global economic shocks. The shift comes as […]
